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BFC 17 - Boorg vs. Nieds PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Reams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reams's entrance music is Orgasmatron. A fine choice. Tim Reams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Reams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reams scores with a nice head shot.
Reams throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Reams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reams wants to get back to full guard.
Sonnen throwing shots but Reams is blocking nicely.
Reams is concentrating on defense, preventing Sonnen from advancing position.
Reams wants to get back to his feet.
Reams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reams defending well though.
Reams is trying to maintain the position but Sonnen is very close to passing his half guard.
Sonnen is looking to stall here but Reams recovers full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sonnen.
Reams misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown. Reams tries to sprawl out of it but Sonnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reams cracks a nice hook into Sonnen's ribs.
Reams misses with a two punch combination.
Reams throws a nice looking combination but Sonnen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sonnen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Reams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reams tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reams is trying to get back to half guard.
Reams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reams dodges the ground and pound from Sonnen.
Reams tries to buck Sonnen off but Sonnen is having none of it.
Reams is trying to control Sonnen's posture but Sonnen avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sonnen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Reams scores with a four punch combination!
Reams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tim Reams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Sonnen defending well as Reams loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tim Reams will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sonnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reams avoids it really well and circles away.
Reams lands the left hand.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Reams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Reams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sonnen's head.
Tim Reams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reams looks to land a combination but Sonnen avoids it well.
Reams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reams swivels and escapes.
Reams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
Tim Reams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Reams takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reams misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt - Reams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sonnen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reams throws a series of punches but Sonnen avoids them all with ease.
Reams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Reams misses.
Tim Reams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen fails with the takedown
and Reams counters with a nice body shot.
Reams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.
Reams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonnen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reams works the jab nicely.
Reams misses with a few strikes there.
Reams tries to bum rush Sonnen with a series of wild strikes but Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reams's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Reams duly obliges.
Reams misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Reams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reams misses with a series of wild punches.
Tim Reams is winning the standup battle so far.
Reams lands with a straight right. Sonnen didn't see that one coming.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonnen is one step ahead there.
Reams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sonnen is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Reams dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Reams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reams jabs Sonnen right on the nose. Sonnen blinks but takes it well.
Reams scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sonnen fails with the takedown
letting Reams counter with a right hand.
Sonnen gets a takedown into half guard.
Reams wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sonnen prevents Reams from improving his position.
Tim Reams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reams wants to get back to his feet.
Reams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sonnen on the ground.
Reams trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reams is really struggling to control Sonnen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Reams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sonnen prevents Reams from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reams trying to control the position.
Sonnen being controlled here momentarily.
Reams wants to stand up but Sonnen is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Reams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Reams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Sladkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rook has chosen Mr Krinkle as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vito Sladkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuri Rook!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sladkov connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Yuri Rook has been cut.
Sladkov slips under a jab from Rook.
Sladkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rook manages to avoid it.
Rook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Sladkov.
Rook catches Sladkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Vito Sladkov has been cut.
Rook paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rook punishes Sladkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Sladkov is breathing heavily.
Sladkov ducks straight into an uppercut from Rook and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Sladkov manages to regain guard straight away.
Sladkov is rocked!
Rook sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook passes into half guard.
Rook is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rook uses his free foot to push down on Sladkov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sladkov.
Rook controlling his opponent.
Sladkov taking shots to the head.
Rook with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rook's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, Yuri Rook just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rook fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rook waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Sladkov. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Sladkov to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Oh Sladkov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vito Sladkov's cut is getting worse.
Rook throws a big right hand that misses.
Sladkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Rook controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rook advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rook looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Rook dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rook decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rook moves into full mount! Sladkov won't be happy about that!
Sladkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rook controlling the position easily from mount.
Rook looking for a guillotine from mount but Sladkov is having none of it.
Rook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rook scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jeez, Vito Sladkov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vito Sladkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yuri Rook!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiro Samuray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshiro Samuray!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuray tries for a takedown but Dover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dover misses with a head kick.
Dover throws a head kick that half lands.
Samuray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dover sprawls well. Dover wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Samuray gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Samuray is defended easily by Dover.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiro Samuray.
Samuray shoots in for a takedown but Dover shows good takedown defense.
Samuray fails to land the takedown.
Dover throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Samuray's head.
Dover feints a jab and as Samuray dips his head, Dover unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Samuray right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Samuray falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Dover smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Dover!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fubar Snafu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Vass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fubar Snafu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Vass's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fubar Snafu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Vass!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snafu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vass prevents Snafu from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vass trying to control but Snafu is working from the bottom.
Snafu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vass manages to get himself to full guard.
Vass controlling Snafu's posture.
Snafu tries to free his leg and advance position but Vass is retaining full guard.
Vass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snafu throwing strikes from guard but Vass blocks nicely.
Snafu postures up in Vass's guard and throws a big left but Vass blocks it.
Vass looking for a sweep. Not yet Vass, not yet.
Snafu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vass is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass is looking to take a break and control but Snafu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snafu trying to control here.
Vass wants to stand up but Snafu is controlling the position.
Vass is keen to just control but Snafu is a slippery customer.
Snafu is trying to control but Vass manages to pass to mount!
Vass is working for a guillotine from mount but Snafu frees his head quite easily.
Snafu tries to reverse the position but Vass maintains control.
Vass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snafu is looking to escape.
Snafu regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snafu tries to get to full guard but Vass has control of the leg.
Snafu trying to control but Vass postures up.
Vass wants to get back to his feet.
Snafu tries to get to full guard but Vass has control of the leg.
Snafu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vass has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Snafu is proving hard to escape from.
Snafu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snafu controls Vass momentarily but Vass frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Snafu moves in looking to clinch but Vass pushes him off.
Vass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snafu tries to avoid it but Vass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snafu to the ground. Snafu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snafu tries to clinch up but Vass circles away and keeps his distance.
Snafu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vass's guard.
Vass wants to sweep but no luck.
Vass is pulling down on Snafu's head to control his posture.
Vass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snafu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vass is proving hard to escape from.
Snafu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vass uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Snafu pushes Vass up against the cage in a clinch.
Snafu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vass wants to get back to striking at distance but Snafu won't allow it.
Snafu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vass walks away with a smile on his face. Snafu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Snafu slips a jab and a cross from Vass.
Snafu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snafu stuffs the takedown.
Vass throws a sloppy head kick and Snafu moves out of range easily.
Snafu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Snafu.
Vass looks gassed!
Snafu pushes off an throws an elbow but Vass leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Snafu crunches a lovely knee into Vass's ribcage.
Snafu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snafu pulls guard effortlessly.
Snafu is looking to stand up but Vass isn't so interested in that idea.
Snafu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vass defends well.
Vass would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fubar Snafu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Snafu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fubar Snafu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vass looks for the body kick but Snafu saw that one coming.
Vass throws a sloppy head kick and Snafu moves out of range easily.
Snafu tries to clinch up but Vass circles away and keeps his distance.
Vass scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vass wants to stand but Snafu is controlling his arm.
Vass working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Snafu tries to improve position but can't.
Vass decides to stand up, so the ref orders Snafu to his feet.
Vass is breathing heavily.
Snafu has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass avoids a wild elbow strike from Snafu.
Snafu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vass in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Snafu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vass takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vass takes a knee to the side of the body.
Snafu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Snafu.
Snafu jumps guard and drags Vass to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vass trying to control but Snafu is working from the bottom.
Snafu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snafu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Snafu looking for a guillotine here but Vass defends easily.
Snafu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vass trying to control the position from guard on top but Snafu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snafu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Snafu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Vass - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vass blocks an elbow strike.
Vass breaks from the clinch.
Snafu is looking to clinch but Vass is avoiding it.
Snafu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snafu wants to clinch.
Vass looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Snafu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vass is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Snafu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vass trying to control but Snafu is having none of it.
Snafu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vass stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Vass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snafu's waist but Snafu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vass off to one side.
Snafu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snafu wants to clinch up but Vass keeps it at a distance.
Snafu wants to clinch up but Vass keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Snafu tries to clinch but Vass is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Snafu as Vass shoots in.
Vass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snafu tries to clinch but Vass moves out of range.
Snafu wants to clinch.
Vass swats away the attempt to clinch by Snafu.
Snafu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vass's half guard.
Vass trying to control from the bottom.
Vass regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Snafu.
Vass is trying to keep Snafu in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fubar Snafu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vass misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vass swats away the attempt to clinch by Snafu.
Vass is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Snafu's half guard.
Nick Vass has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snafu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Snafu keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Snafu throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Snafu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snafu keeping moving, preventing Vass from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vass sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass postures up.
Vass is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Snafu is looking for a triangle but Vass pushes his legs off easily.
Snafu striking from the bottom.
Snafu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vass doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vass manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vass controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snafu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vass drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vass jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snafu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snafu tries to get out of the position.
Vass's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vass thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vass trying to control but Snafu is working from the bottom.
Vass trying to stand up but can't free himself from Snafu's guard.
Snafu trying to strike off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Snafu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snafu doesn't manage to clinch there - Vass circles away.
Vass misses with a takedown
and Snafu counters with a shoot takedown. Vass fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snafu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Snafu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Snafu thows a big elbow that misses.
Snafu throwing strikes from guard but Vass blocks nicely.
Vass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snafu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snafu trying to control but Vass is working from the bottom.
Vass looking for a guillotine here but Snafu defends easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Snafu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fubar Snafu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Snafu takes the fight into the clinch.
Vass tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snafu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fubar Snafu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Vass.
Vass has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snafu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vass's efforts to push away.
Vass drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snafu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snafu pushes Vass up against the cage in a clinch.
Snafu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vass avoids it.
Nick Vass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snafu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vass lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Snafu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fubar Snafu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snafu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fubar Snafu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Monkeys of War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tiger Lee!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock clinches up against the cage.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rock.
Rock is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rock down to the mat. Rock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rock.
Rock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Rock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lee is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rock is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rock to get the leverage.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is trying to stand back up but Rock is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rock is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rock is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Lee is in close to Rock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rock throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lee tries to reverse the position but Rock maintains control.
Rock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Rock's attempts to control the action.
Rock misses with a head shot.
Rock wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee is trying to stand up.
Rock trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Rock tries to push Lee's head away but Lee is holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiger Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rock gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lee cracks Rock with a solid left hand.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee landing some decent shots from guard.
Lee is working Rock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Rock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee cracks Rock with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee chips away with some ground and pound.
Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lee lands a couple of digs.
Lee landing some decent shots from guard.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rock wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Lee working the head and body with strikes.
Tiger Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee moves nicely into side control.
Rock struggling a bit here.
Rock takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lee lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lee scoring with punches from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee cracks Rock with a big right hand but Rock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee scoring with punches from side control.
Rock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rock is looking to reverse the position.
Lee working the ground and pound.
Lee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lee is chipping away with strikes.
Rock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee is chipping away with strikes.
Lee is working Rock over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lee is putting a hurting on Rock here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lee scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rock to see if he's OK.
Rock is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lee is putting a hurting on Rock here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee cracks Rock with a big right hand but Rock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lee lands a few punches from side control.
Lee landing a few strikes.
Lee lands some shots froms side control.
Lee in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lee cracks Rock with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lee working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee working the ground and pound from side control.
Rock is pushing Lee's head away, looking to escape. Lee manages to hold on to the position though.
Lee lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lee working the head and body with strikes.
Lee lands a nice forearm strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee cracks Rock with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lee working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lee trying to control the position but Rock is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee is trying to stand back up but Rock is controlling him
Lee is looking for a sweep. Rock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Rock sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rock trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rock did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
Rock is trying to stand up here but Lee is controlling him well.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Lee working the head and body with strikes.
Rock wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Bob Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock is looking to escape.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Rock is defending well.
Lee is taking a breather. Rock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rock is looking to improve his position.
Lee lands with a punch from half guard.
Lee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lee connects with a nice short shot to Rock's temple.
Lee passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lee dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lee in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rock flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lee unloading with bombs!
Rock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rock is bucking up trying to escape but Lee cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lee punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee breaks from Rock's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Lee.
Rock is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Lee.
Lee lands with some strikes.
Lee lands a big elbow.
Lee lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Rock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rock hang on?
Rock working to try and regain half guard.
Lee lands a heavy elbow.
Lee is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rock can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tiger Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mattew Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Dardey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dardey's choice of entrance music: Amazing. This should be a great matchup!
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mattew Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stan Dardey!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dardey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Justice shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Justice was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dardey really wants to buck Justice off and get back to his feet.
Justice pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Justice putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Justice lands a big shot there that rocks Dardey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dardey swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dardey is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
A nice elbow there by Justice.
Justice lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Justice dominating with strikes here.
Justice dominating with strikes here.
Justice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dardey's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justice unloading with bombs!
Justice landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice landing strikes, looking to finish!
Justice is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dardey in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Justice lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Dardey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dardey trying desperately to get to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Justice.
Justice landing punches.
Dardey is squirming around, avoiding Justice's attempts to control the action.
Justice with good strikes from the mount here!
Justice lands a heavy elbow.
Justice has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dardey's face.
Dardey is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The referee warns Dardey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Justice connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dardey is desperately trying to improve his position but Justice has a good base and remains in mount.
Justice putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Justice looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
You get the feeling that Dardey really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dardey looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dardey regains half guard.
Dardey has hold of Justice's hands but Justice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Justice wants to free his trapped foot but Dardey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dardey tries to roll over but Justice keeps him under control.
Justice is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Justice working over Dardey with some ground and pound. Dardey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Justice landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dardey has hold of Justice's hands but Justice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Justice winds up and cracks Dardey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Justice prevents Dardey from standing back up.
Justice lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justice working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice trying to pass the guard but Dardey defending well.
Dardey has one foot on Justice's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Justice throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dardey was covering up waiting for the punch and Justice finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dardey looking for a sweep. Not yet Dardey, not yet.
Justice drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dardey dives on top into guard.
Justice keeping moving, preventing Dardey from controlling successfully.
Dardey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Justice, up you get!
Justice shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dardey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Justice prevents Dardey from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dardey keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass.
Dardey is trying to control the position but Justice postures up.
Justice wants to pass the guard but Dardey is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dardey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Justice is controlling him.
Justice stopping the sweep attempt from Dardey.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dardey scores with a leg kick.
Justice checks a low kick from Dardey.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dardey. Justice shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattew Justice dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Justice looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dardey manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dardey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dardey throws a head kick but Justice moves out of range.
Justice changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dardey tries to avoid it but Justice manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dardey to the ground. Dardey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mattew Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Justice is defended easily by Dardey.
Dardey throws a sloppy head kick and Justice moves out of range easily.
Dardey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dardey. That's going to slow Justice down.
Mattew Justice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dardey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Justice shoots in and bounces Dardey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Justice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Justice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Justice looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dardey pushes Justice off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Justice with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattew Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dardey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Justice defends it nicely.
Dardey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dardey wants it to stay on the feet.
Dardey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Justice. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dardey, right into the meat.
Dardey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Justice circles away.
Justice has his takedown stuffed
and Dardey counters with a good low kick that Justice was not able to check.
Dardey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dardey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Justice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dardey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Justice sprawls well. Justice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dardey gets slowly back to his feet.
Justice closes the distance and clinches up with Dardey, looking for a takedown. Justice pushes Dardey against the cage but Dardey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Dardey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Justice bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dardey sneaks back into half guard.
Dardey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Justice scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dardey has one foot on Justice's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dardey gets caught flat footed, as Justice shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dardey wants to stand but Justice is controlling the position.
Justice chips away with some ground and pound.
Dardey wants to stand and escape but Justice is having none of it.
Dardey is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Justice lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dardey is looking to stand up but Justice isn't so interested in that idea.
Justice tries to free his leg and advance position but Dardey is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dardey wants to stand up but Justice is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Justice looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dardey wants to stand up but Justice is controlling him.
Justice connects with a couple of short punches.
Mattew Justice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dardey is looking to stand up but Justice isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Justice working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Justice distracts Dardey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dardey kicks Justice off and gets to his feet.
Justice shoots for a takedown but Dardey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dardey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justice closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dardey did well to prevent Justice getting side control.
Dardey manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dardey throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice checks a low kick from Dardey.
Justice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dardey misses with a series of wild punches.
Justice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dardey pinned against the cage. Dardey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dardey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dardey stuffs the takedown attempt from Justice. Justice gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Dardey as Justice shoots in.
Justice stuffs the takedown.
Justice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dardey as he avoids it easily.
Dardey feints and then cracks Justice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Justice down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Justice lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Justice landing some decent shots from guard.
Justice looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattew Justice dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dardey scores with a leg kick.
Justice is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dardey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Justice napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dardey advances to mount.
Dardey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Justice is looking to escape.
Justice is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dardey stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dardey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Dardey. No joy for Justice on that attempt.
Justice shoots in but no luck this time.
Dardey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dardey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Justice's head.
Dardey leaves Justice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattew Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dardey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dardey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Justice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Justice makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dardey has his feet on Justice's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Justice shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dardey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Justice moves into full mount!
The referee warns Dardey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dardey bucks up and throws Justice to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Justice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dardey gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dardey stops Justice from getting back to his feet.
Dardey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dardey wants to stand but Justice has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dardey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Justice on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Justice tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice is trying to stand.
Dardey decides to stand up.
Justice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dardey defends it nicely.
Dardey stuffs the takedown attempt from Justice. Justice gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dardey.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dardey, right into the meat.
Justice scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dardey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Justice is pressing down on Dardey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dardey is holding on for now.
Dardey works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Justice tries to free his leg and advance position but Dardey is retaining full guard.
Justice is looking to work some ground and pound but Dardey has wrist control.
Dardey wants to stand up but Justice is controlling him.
Justice trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dardey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Justice wants to get back to his feet but Dardey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dardey stands and steps away. Justice gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Dardey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Justice has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattew Justice!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ozz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozz comes into the arena with So What?-Metallica blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Ozz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Ozz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Ozz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hector Destruction!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destruction throws out a loose jab but Ozz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destruction looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ozz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Destruction tries to break the clinch but Ozz is controlling the position.
Ozz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Destruction gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Destruction being controlled against the cage.
Destruction is looking to break free of the clinch but Ozz has double underhooks.
Ozz keeps control of Destruction as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ozz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Destruction's efforts to push away.
Destruction wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozz looking to slow down the pace here.
Destruction tries to circle away but Ozz has him pinned against the cage.
Destruction wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ozz pulls guard.
Destruction has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ozz is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozz working a defensive guard here.
Destruction would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Destruction must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ozz is trying to keep Destruction in close.
Destruction wanted to stand there but Ozz had control of the position.
Destruction won't allow Ozz to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ozz looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Destruction. No joy for Ozz on that attempt.
Hector Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destruction throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Destruction lands a jab-cross combination.
Destruction cracks Ozz with an open hand slap.
Ozz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destruction.
Ozz wants to clinch.
Destruction misses with a low kick.
Destruction throws a series of punches but Ozz avoids them all with ease.
Destruction misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction gets caught flat footed, as Ozz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ozz advances position into side control!
Destruction really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ozz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Destruction parries the strikes from Ozz easily there. Ozz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Destruction to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozz wants to control but Destruction is keeping him busy.
Ozz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Destruction is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ozz trying to control the position but Destruction is working away.
Ozz scores with punches from side control.
Destruction is pushing Ozz's head away, looking to escape. Ozz manages to hold on to the position though.
Ozz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Destruction is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Destruction is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ozz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Destruction throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Destruction lands a nice hook to Ozz's body. Ozz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Destruction swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozz.
Ozz tries to clinch up but Destruction circles away and keeps his distance.
Ozz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Destruction but Destruction pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ozz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destruction connects with the punch.
Destruction digs a good hook to Ozz's body.
Ozz fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Destruction will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Destruction misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ozz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Hector Destruction has been cut.
Destruction leaves Ozz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jack Ozz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Ozz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Destruction pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Destruction stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ozz.
Ozz shoots for a takedown but Destruction saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ozz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ozz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destruction swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Destruction fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Destruction.
Ozz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Destruction misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hector Destruction is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Destruction swivels and escapes.
Destruction tries a head kick but it misses.
Destruction dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozz looks to land a combination but Destruction avoids it well.
Ozz avoids the body shot from Destruction.
Destruction misses the jab.
Destruction scores with a nice right hand.
Ozz misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Destruction throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ozz shoots in looking for a takedown. Destruction tries to sprawl out of it but Ozz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Destruction manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ozz closes the distance and clinches.
Destruction tries to break free but Ozz pushes him back against the cage.
Ozz keeps control of Destruction as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Destruction tries to circle away but Ozz has him pinned against the cage.
Destruction has had enough of the clinch but Ozz keeps him there for the moment.
Destruction is trying to break the clinch but Ozz has him pressed against the cage.
Ozz breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ozz.
Ozz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Destruction as he jumps to the side.
Destruction throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ozz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Destruction misses with a double jab
and Ozz counters with a head kick that drops Destruction to the mat! Destruction scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Destruction is rocked!
Destruction is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destruction misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozz tries to clinch up.
Destruction looks to land a right hand but Ozz moved out of range.
Ozz lands a big head kick that sends Destruction tumbling to the mat! Ozz takes a step backwards and waves Destruction back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ozz slips a jab from Destruction.
Ozz sends Destruction crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ozz is motioning to the referee to let Destruction up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Destruction is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozz finish him?
Destruction falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ozz counters with a big takedown. That's hurt Destruction! Ozz smells blood and goes in for the kill. Serveral hard shots later and the ref calls an end to the fight by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Jack Ozz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Nom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Nom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Narushima is fending him off so far but Nom persists. Nope, Narushima circles away and we're back to standing.
Narushima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nom's calf.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nom.
Nom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Narushima's waist but Narushima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nom off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Nom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nom scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Narushima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nom creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Narushima sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Narushima taking punishment in the form of punches.
Narushima is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Narushima can do anything to dispel that myth.
Narushima can't do much from the bottom here.
Narushima takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Nom's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nom advances nicely into full mount.
Nom looking to ground and pound but Narushima is blocking nicely.
Nom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nom cracks Narushima with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Ryo Narushima has been cut.
Narushima is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Narushima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nom lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nom working Narushima over with strikes here.
Nom with the ground and pound from mount.
BOOM! Nom connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nom landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nom scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narushima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nom in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nom lands a nice shot to the head.
Nom lands a heavy elbow.
Nom cracks Narushima with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nom cracks Narushima with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nom dominating with strikes here.
Nom landing shots from mount.
Nom looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Narushima is rocked!
Nom lands a big shot there that rocks Narushima but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nom lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Narushima is still in real trouble! Can Nom finish him?
Nom raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nom dominating with strikes here.
Nom with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nom unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Nom connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nom lands with some strikes.
Narushima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Narushima seems to have recovered his senses.
Narushima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Narushima defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nom.
Nom is breathing heavily.
Nom working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Narushima is looking to improve his position but Nom isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nom unloading with bombs!
Nom landing punches.
Narushima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nom wants to finish this one by submission but Narushima is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nom jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Narushima is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Narushima and Nom has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Narushima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Nom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Narushima's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nom tries for a takedown but Narushima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nom swinging wildly here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Narushima.
Nom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Narushima lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nom!
Nom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Narushima wants to control the pace but Nom is squirming around nicely.
Nom slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Narushima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima prevents Nom from improving his position.
Nom trying to control from the bottom.
Nom actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Narushima wants to stand but Nom has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nom is trying to stand back up but Narushima is controlling him
Nom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Narushima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nom misses with a takedown attempt - Narushima sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nom.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Nom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Narushima's waist but Narushima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nom off to one side.
Narushima throws a leg kick which misses Nom's front leg but catches the back leg as Nom tries to avoid it.
Nom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Narushima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nom somewhat.
Narushima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryo Narushima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Narushima explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narushima. Narushima obviously looking to wear him down.
Narushima lands with a thumping leg kick.
Narushima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Narushima goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like King Nom has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Narushima - that will leave a mark!
Narushima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King Nom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Narushima.
Nom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narushima. Narushima obviously looking to wear him down.
Narushima keeps Nom at a distance using the push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Narushima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Narushima throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Narushima.
An inside leg kick lands from Narushima.
Nom takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Narushima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Narushima lands with a kick to the temple. Nom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Both fighters circling a little - Narushima finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nom's head.
Nom shoots in for a double leg but Narushima sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King Nom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narushima explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Narushima lands a front kick.
Narushima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nom's head.
Nom fails with a takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Narushima.
Narushima lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Narushima lands a high kick!
Nom shoots for a double leg takedown but Narushima sprawls well. He's pushed Nom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narushima.
Nom takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Narushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narushima. Narushima obviously looking to wear him down.
Nom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Narushima explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Narushima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Narushima goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Narushima throws a leg kick which misses Nom's front leg but catches the back leg as Nom tries to avoid it.
Narushima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narushima lands a high kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Narushima. That's going to slow Nom down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Narushima.
Narushima plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Narushima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Narushima throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nom.
King Nom's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Narushima.
A thudding body kick lands there by Narushima!
Narushima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nom's head.
Nom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Narushima is looking to slow Nom down with leg kicks.
Narushima lands with a kick to the temple. Nom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Narushima throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nom is rocked!
Narushima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Nom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice leg kick lands there from Narushima.
Nom seems to have got his legs back now.
Narushima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Narushima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nom's calf.
Narushima scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is looking to slow Nom down with leg kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Narushima.
Nom takes a kick to the side of the head.
King Nom's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nom shoots for a takedown but Narushima saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Nom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narushima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Narushima.
Narushima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nom's sensitive parts.
Narushima throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nom.
Good leg kick by Narushima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Narushima scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Narushima.
A nice inside leg kick there by Narushima. That's going to slow Nom down.
Narushima thumps Nom with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Narushima - that will leave a mark!
Nom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Narushima.
Nom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Narushima.
Ryo Narushima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Narushima connects with a solid leg kick.
Narushima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Narushima can pounce on him.
Nom on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Narushima thumps Nom with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narushima lands with a slapping head kick.
Nom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Narushima scoring well with a low kick there.
Nom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Narushima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima delivers a nice body kick.
Narushima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Narushima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nom.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Narushima.
Narushima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Narushima lands with a kick to the temple. Nom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jeez, King Nom's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Narushima connects with a solid leg kick.
Nom takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Narushima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Narushima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Narushima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at King Nom's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryo Narushima!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ishmael Boorg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Nieds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boorg comes to the cage accompanied by Afternoon Delight. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ishmael Boorg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Nieds!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boorg has managed to clinch.
Nieds manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Nieds misses.
Nieds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nieds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boorg throws a head kick that misses.
Nieds checks a leg kick nicely.
Boorg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boorg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nieds throws a right hand that Boorg ducks under and follows up with a left that Boorg also avoids with ease.
Nieds fails to land with a series of punches.
Nieds misses with a wild body shot.
Nieds scores with a jab to the body.
Nieds looks to land a combination but Boorg avoids it well.
Nieds swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Nieds. That snapped Boorg's head back.
It looks like Ishmael Boorg has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nieds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Nieds.
Boorg tries to clinch but Nieds moves out of range.
Boorg lands with a slapping head kick.
Boorg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nieds defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boorg misses with a takedown attempt - Nieds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boorg is breathing heavily.
Boorg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nieds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nieds misses with a few strikes there.
Nieds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boorg throws the left hand but Nieds avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Nieds. That snapped Boorg's head back.
Boorg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nieds, pushing him back against the cage.
Nieds dodges an elbow strike from Boorg.
Nieds has had enough of the clinch but Boorg keeps him there for the moment.
Boorg lands a damaging elbow.
Boorg looking to throw knees to the head but Nieds is blocking nicely.
Nieds avoids the elbow strike from Boorg, against the cage.
Nieds is trying to break free.
Nieds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nieds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nieds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nieds throws a right and a left that Boorg avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boorg moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boorg obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nieds blocks the elbow strike.
Boorg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boorg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nieds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nieds tries to break free but Boorg pushes him back against the cage.
Boorg scores a nice knee to the body.
Nieds is looking to break free of the clinch but Boorg has double underhooks.
Boorg misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boorg.
Nieds can't break the clinch.
Nieds lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boorg misses with a knee to the head.
Boorg misses with a knee strike.
Boorg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nieds.
Nieds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nieds scores with a jab. Boorg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boorg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boorg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nieds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nieds misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Nieds as Boorg shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Boorg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boorg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nieds's waist but Nieds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boorg off to one side.
Nieds scores with a three punch combo!
Nieds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice combination there by Nieds.
Ishmael Boorg's cut is getting worse.
Boorg doesn't manage to clinch there - Nieds circles away.
Boorg slips a jab and a cross from Nieds.
Nieds looks to land a combination but Boorg avoids it well.
Boorg lands with a nice body kick.
Boorg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nieds napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nieds pushes Boorg away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boorg gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Boorg throws an elbow but Nieds slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nieds is trying to control Boorg's posture but Boorg avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieds defending against the ground and pound.
Boorg tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ground and pound from Boorg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nieds tries to escape but Boorg is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Nieds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ishmael Boorg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boorg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nieds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boorg closes the distance and clinches.
Boorg pushes off an throws an elbow but Nieds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boorg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nieds blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Boorg.
It looks like Todd Nieds has been cut.
Nieds tries to circle away but Boorg has him pinned against the cage.
Nieds manages to break the clinch.
Boorg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nieds swivels and escapes.
Boorg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nieds but Nieds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boorg moves in looking to clinch but Nieds pushes him off.
Boorg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nieds avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Boorg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nieds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nieds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boorg.
Boorg moves in looking to clinch but Nieds pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boorg doesn't manage to clinch there - Nieds circles away.
Boorg clinches up against the cage.
Nieds takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nieds is breathing heavily.
Nieds wants to get back to striking at distance but Boorg won't allow it.
Boorg lands a damaging elbow.
Boorg lands an elbow just above Nieds 's eye.
Boorg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boorg pushes off an throws an elbow but Nieds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boorg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nieds's brow.
Boorg misses with an elbow strike.
Boorg throws an elbow but it misses.
Boorg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nieds manages to break the clinch.
Todd Nieds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boorg fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Nieds.
Boorg fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boorg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Todd Nieds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boorg shoots in for a takedown but Nieds shows good takedown defense.
Boorg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nieds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nieds misses with a double jab.
Todd Nieds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boorg takes one on the button.
Boorg throws a front kick that sends Nieds stumbling back into the cage.
Boorg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Nieds does no damage.
Nieds thows a body shot but no joy.
Nieds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boorg wants to clinch.
Ishmael Boorg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boorg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boorg wants to clinch up but Nieds keeps it at a distance.
Nieds slaps away a takedown attempt from Boorg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boorg rushes Nieds and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nieds is looking to break free of the clinch but Boorg has double underhooks.
Boorg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boorg with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieds dodges an elbow strike from Boorg.
Nieds blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boorg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nieds's brow.
Boorg pushes off an throws an elbow but Nieds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nieds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boorg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nieds blocks an elbow strike.
Nieds tries to break the clinch but Boorg is controlling the position.
Boorg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boorg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boorg misses with a knee strike.
Boorg lands an elbow inside.
Nieds blocks an elbow strike.
Boorg keeps control of Nieds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nieds manages to break the clinch.
Boorg tries to clinch there but Nieds circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boorg trying to land knees to the body.
Boorg controlling the action here for a moment.
Nieds has had enough of the clinch but Boorg keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boorg.
Boorg tries a knee to the head but Nieds blocks it.
Boorg throws an elbow that misses.
Boorg misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boorg throws an elbow but misses.
Nieds breaks from the clinch.
Boorg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boorg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boorg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boorg dodges the punch combination from Nieds.
Nieds tests Boorg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boorg tries to clinch up but Nieds circles away and keeps his distance.
Boorg throws a body kick that misses.
Boorg fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ishmael Boorg dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boorg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boorg closes the distance and clinches up with Nieds, looking for a takedown. Boorg pushes Nieds against the cage but Nieds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nieds.
Nieds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boorg doesn't manage to clinch there - Nieds circles away.
Nieds lands with a nice body punch.
Nieds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boorg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boorg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nieds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boorg somewhat.
Nieds throws a right hand that Boorg ducks under and follows up with a left that Boorg also avoids with ease.
Boorg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boorg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boorg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nieds looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boorg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nieds is trying to stand back up but Boorg is controlling him
Boorg trying to mount his opponent but Nieds defends it.
Nieds gets full guard.
Nieds managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boorg throws a big right hand that misses.
Nieds wants to stand and escape but Boorg is having none of it.
Boorg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boorg throws a strike but Nieds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nieds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nieds preventing the sweep.
Boorg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nieds.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nieds throws a right hand that Boorg ducks under and follows up with a left that Boorg also avoids with ease.
Boorg clinches.
Boorg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nieds takes an elbow to the temple.
Nieds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boorg has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boorg throws an elbow but misses.
Nieds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boorg tries to land knees in the clinch but Nieds avoids the damage to the body.
Nieds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boorg fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Boorg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Nieds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Boorg.
Boorg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boorg shoots in for a takedown but Nieds shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Nieds as Boorg shoots in.
Nieds looks to land a combination but Boorg avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Nieds blocks the leg kick.
Nieds throws a body punch but Boorg moves out of range.
Nieds misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Nieds really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nieds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nieds keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Nieds.
Boorg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boorg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nieds throws a series of punches but Boorg avoids them all with ease.
Boorg misses with a head kick.
Boorg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nieds misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boorg closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Nieds.
Nieds is trying to break the clinch but Boorg is controlling him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nieds blocks the elbow strike.
Boorg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boorg throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieds working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nieds.
Boorg connects with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nieds avoids a wild elbow strike from Boorg.
Nieds has had enough of the clinch but Boorg keeps him there for the moment.
Boorg misses with a knee to the head.
Nieds tries to break the clinch but Boorg is controlling the position.
Nieds is trying to break free.
Nieds avoiding damage as Boorg throws knees to the body.
Boorg misses with an elbow strike.
Boorg misses with an elbow over the top.
Nieds working hard to break the clinch.
Boorg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nieds's face.
Nieds managing to block the knees to the body from Boorg.
Nieds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nieds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nieds lands a jab to Boorg's midsection.
Nieds lands the left hand.
Nieds thuds a left hand into Boorg's body.
Nieds misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boorg takes one to the side of the head.
Nieds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boorg moves away.
Boorg moves in looking to clinch but Nieds pushes him off.
Boorg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Boorg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nieds tries to hold on but Boorg postures up.
Nieds tries to reverse the position but Boorg maintains control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nieds can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nieds is bucking up trying to escape but Boorg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieds is in a horrible position here. Boorg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nieds wants to try and get back to his feet.
The referee warns Nieds that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nieds is desperately trying to improve his position but Boorg has a good base and remains in mount.
Boorg is landing with some decent strikes but Nieds is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boorg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieds tries to lock up and control but Boorg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Nieds that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boorg looking to ground and pound but Nieds is blocking nicely.
Boorg avoids the attempt from Nieds to control.
Boorg looking to finish Nieds with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nieds!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nieds is looking to improve his position but Boorg isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ishmael Boorg had his way with Todd Nieds in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boorg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boorg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nieds.
Nieds can't break the clinch.
Nieds blocks an elbow strike.
Nieds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nieds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nieds tries to circle away but Boorg has him pinned against the cage.
Nieds has had enough of the clinch but Boorg keeps him there for the moment.
Nieds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boorg misses with an elbow over the top.
Boorg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nieds managing to block the knees to the body from Boorg.
Nieds can't break the clinch.
Boorg tries to stall but Nieds uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nieds misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boorg lands an elbow that stopped Nieds in his tracks for a moment.
Nieds wants to break free but Boorg has control.
Nieds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nieds wants to break free but Boorg has control.
Boorg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nieds lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nieds is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nieds lands with a short shot to the head.
Boorg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boorg throws an elbow that misses.
Boorg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nieds's defenses.
Boorg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boorg tries a knee to the head but Nieds blocks it.
Boorg tries to land knees in the clinch but Nieds avoids the damage to the body.
Nieds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nieds is looking to break free of the clinch but Boorg has double underhooks.
Boorg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boorg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nieds is defending well for now.
Nieds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boorg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boorg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boorg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nieds is trying to break the clinch but Boorg is controlling him.
Boorg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nieds is trying to break the clinch but Boorg has him pressed against the cage.
Nieds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nieds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nieds blocks an elbow strike.
Nieds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nieds has Boorg pushed against the cage.
Nieds breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nieds misses with a wild body shot.
Boorg doesn't manage to clinch there - Nieds circles away.
Boorg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nieds as he jumps to the side.
Boorg dodges the punch combination from Nieds.
Good shot there by Nieds.
Nieds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boorg tries to clinch but Nieds moves out of range.
Boorg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boorg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nieds is defending well for now.
Nieds lands a body punch.
Nieds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nieds working hard to break the clinch.
Boorg throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Boorg.
Ishmael Boorg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nieds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nieds misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boorg fails to land with a series of punches.
Nieds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nieds fails to land with a series of punches.
Boorg tries to clinch but Nieds is having none of it.
Boorg avoids the body shot from Nieds.
Nieds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boorg closes the distance and clinches.
Nieds can't break the clinch.
Boorg lands an elbow just above Nieds 's eye.
Nieds tries to break the clinch but Boorg is controlling the position.
Boorg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nieds avoids it.
Boorg lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Boorg.
Boorg has Nieds pressed against the cage, preventing Nieds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nieds managing to block the knees to the body from Boorg.
Boorg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boorg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nieds avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boorg misses with a punch to the body.
Boorg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boorg looking to throw knees to the head but Nieds is blocking nicely.
Nieds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boorg throws an elbow that misses.
Boorg keeps control of Nieds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nieds gets through Boorg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boorg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nieds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boorg closes the distance and pushes Nieds back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boorg.
Nieds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nieds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nieds breaks the clinch.
Nieds throws a nice looking combination but Boorg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boorg wants to clinch up but Nieds keeps it at a distance.
Boorg tries to clinch up.
Nieds misses with a wild combination.
Boorg is looking to clinch but Nieds is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ishmael Boorg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boorg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ishmael Boorg!
Ishmael Boorg is the new heavyweight champion!
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